Commercial Landscaping Blog for The San Jose | Bay Area, CA

Water efficiency must be considered from the initial irrigation system design phase through installation to ensure optimal performance. Consistent management and maintenance is also essential. Failure to do so can result in losing more than 50% of irrigation water due to evaporation, wind, poor management, and/or improper system design, installation, or maintenance. 

Desert Landscaping – Save water and enjoy a clean look 

Rather than wasting effort, money and water turning a desert into a green garden, it’s more fruitful (and wise) to consider desert landscaping. It’s a stunning new concept that’s fast catching on among Bay Area Landscaping. The spectacular looks and low-water requirements are a winning proposition.  

Let’s review some of the advantages of desert landscaping and how to benefit from them.

Pedestrian Safety is a concerning subject when it comes to commercial landscape maintenance these days. They want to ensure that their apartment complexes, office landscaping and corporate headquarters are being maintained in a safe manor for tenants, visitors and the staff.

In all honesty, commercial landscaping and trees must be maintained and managed for there safety and in some cases may create hazards in corporate landscaping when they are adjacent to parking areas, walk ways and building structures.

Commercial Landscape Management Improves Safety

Let’s review some of the common pit falls and how to manage them.

Get Your Cash For The Grass

Many Bay Area water purveyors are offering money saving rebate programs for the removal of water thirsty lawn areas for hoa landscaping, shopping centers, FloraTerra provides corporate landscaping services that include converting these spaces to water efficient green spaces and/or using smart irrigation technology . Our San Jose Landscaping Company has partnered with these water agencies with a keen focus on water conservation and the adaption of Eco-Friendly Landscaping, drought-resistant planting for water conservation. 

Are you thinking of expanding the size of your  building, installing a court yard patio area, removing your lawn, or digging for a new building foundation? If you have anyHOA or commerclial landscaping projects in mind, please remember to consider how they may impact the health of your trees in the construction zone. 

Are your sights set on new goals for 2016? Instead of making your New Year’s resolutions about weight loss or excersing more, why not focus your energy by making a firm decision to reduce your commercial landscaping water next year?  With the drought still looming around, why not consider making a firm commitment to reduce outdoor water by 25%- or even 30% ? Based on the latest trends and news, water rates are not going down anytime soon.

Lets begin with water conservation outside.

Here are some powerful ideas for Bay Area property owners that want to reduce water costs in their commercial property landscaping.

Some plants are ideal for holding up to foot traffic conditions, especially in retail center landscaping and Corporate settings. For most commercial property landscaping, foot traffic damage is a common problem that has become a real challenge for commercial property owners. Many of the plants used 20 years ago were originally introduced for their appearance, but not neccesarily chosen for heavy foot traffic and drought conditions . Read on for our 5 popular landscaping trends that's back by popular demand.

Here’s what we have learned over the last couple of years, plants we once thought needed tons of water to thrive and bloom and are doing just fine with a fraction of the water once used. Our commercial landscape maintenance continues to stay green and is blooming in spite of the mandatory drought restrictions mandated by our governor.

The budgeting process for commercial property landscaping, whether during the initial development phase or during on-going operations, should start early enough to collect all necessary data.

Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done cautiously, as should preparation of any budget. Realistic goals and projections should be prepared for the next year.

When it comes to figuring out your commercial landscaping budget for 2016, do your part to include these budgeting ideas to ensure your property’s landscaping gets the best coverage.

1. Budget 101 for HOA and Condominium Landscaping  

The budgeting process for hoa and condominium landscaping takes time, whether its during the initial development phase or for on-going operations, one should start early enough to collect all of the necessary data.

Preparation of your initial landscape operating budget should be done carefully, as should preparation of all annual budgets. Realistic income and expense expectations should be used to prepare the operating budget.